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Charter accountability bill advances after lengthy committee discussion and mixed public comment
Summary
Sen. Susan Ashby told the committee SB 414 improves financial oversight, auditor training and authorizer duties for charter schools, focusing on nonclassroom/flex-based models implicated in recent fraud cases.
Sen. Susan Ashby presented Senate Bill 414, the Charter School Accountability Act, to the Assembly Education Committee as a measure to strengthen fiscal oversight, transparency and authorizer responsibilities for charter schools—especially nonclassroom-based (“flex-based”) charters—after several high-profile cases of fraud and financial misuse.
Ashby said SB 414 incorporates recommendations from multiple investigations and audits, including reports by the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the State Controller and recommendations from charter authorizing professionals and FCMAT. The bill would increase auditor…
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